Elvis '68 Comeback Special - Elvis Gold Framed Records. This special release commemorates the 40 years jubilee of the 68 Comeback Special and is available in a limited edition of 2008 copies. The singles are 'Guitar Man' and 'If I Can Dream'. The frame measures approx 40 x 50cm (15.5" x 19.5") Free Postage!
Elvis News May 21, 2008 - 12:51:39 PM Read more

Celebrating the 40th Anniversary of the 1968 TV Special JAT Productions will release a 500 copies only limited edition Vinyl 45 68 at 40 on July 4, 2008 featuring four never released commercials related to the speciial.
Elvis News May 20, 2008 - 1:27:26 PM Read more

The new Indiana Jones movie 'Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull' contains an Elvis song, 'Hound Dog'. The first 3 movies were set in the 40s. Now, Indiana Jones, played by Harrison Ford, has aged and the movie is set in the 50s. As an aspiring star Harrison Ford says 'I was sent to the studio barber, they sent me with a picture of Elvis Presley and told me to come back with my hair looking like that.
Elvis News May 19, 2008 - 6:23:17 PM Read more

A twister brought national attention to Tupelo, Miss., long before its favorite son, Elvis Aron Presley, wiggled his way to fame on the Ed Sullivan Show. In fact, Elvis, born on Jan. 8, 1935, was just barely a toddler when an F-5 tornado roared through his hometown 70 years ago today, claiming the lives of 233 people. It was one of the deadliest tornadoes in U.S. history.
Elvis News May 10, 2008 - 12:04:51 PM Read more

2008 is the 40th anniversary of the first airing Elvis' 1968 television special. This extravagant entertainment special features Elvis in some of his greatest and best-loved moments captured on video. Elvis in black leather and the giant red 'Elvis' letters are just a couple of iconic images that come from this program.
Elvis News May 7, 2008 - 8:33:19 AM Read more

Welcome to a brand new look for www.elvis.com.au . This is the first change of design in many years. We believe you will find it simpler, quicker and easier to use. For this occasion we have searched and located the earliest known back up snap shot of the front page of the site from December 6, 1998.
Elvis News May 1, 2008 - 11:50:27 PM Read more

With more than 124 million purchased by collectors since its date of issue in 1993, the Elvis Presley 29-cent commemorative postage stamp reigns as the most popular ever issued by the U.S. Postal Service (USPS)
Elvis News May 1, 2008 - 12:01:46 AM Read more

Two of Elvis Presley's close friends have disputed claims that the rock icon made a secret visit to London.
Elvis News April 30, 2008 - 10:07:23 AM Read more

Elvis and Graceland are featured in this month's Tennessee Treasures magazine. (Issue 4) The magazine's article features photos by Elvis Australia's Scott Jenkins and also the photos of Graceland taken in 1962 by Tony Douglas as published by Elvis Presley Music in February this year.
Elvis News April 21, 2008 - 3:57:00 PM Read more

Rare. Never-before-seen. Wow! That's how a newly discovered photo of Elvis Presley was described in Thursday's Herald. Reading the Associated Press article over breakfast, and seeing the 1972 image of a caped King of Rock 'n' Roll at Madison Square Garden in New York, I had to laugh. Then I had to go check. Yep, Elvis was still in the house. Before leaving for work, I managed to find my prized Presley picture. It was tucked in an envelope of photos of my late father-in-law, David Muhlstein.
Elvis News April 12, 2008 - 10:21:00 AM Read more

Never-before-seen photos have surfaced of Elvis Presley rocking Madison Square Garden in 1972. View News story from Australia's Herald Sun - Friday April 11, 2008.
Elvis News April 12, 2008 - 9:52:00 AM Read more

A 36-foot tall Elvis Presley can now be seen in Times Square in New York. The Elvis photo on the billboard is by famous photographer George Kalinsky, who recently discovered many never-before-seen Elvis photos in his collection. The image is from a 1972 performance at Madison Square Garden where Kalinsky captured some photographs of Elvis.
Elvis News April 1, 2008 - 1:31:00 AM Read more

On Monday, Graceland opened a trio of new historical exhibits, including one focusing on Elvis Presley's 1968 Comeback Special, and another called 'Private Presley'. While Presley was lauded for his service, his tour of duty -- most of it spent in West Germany -- was also a personally difficult time for the singer. Here, Priscilla talks about the exhibit, her memories of the era, and a side of Elvis that few knew.
Elvis News March 29, 2008 - 3:46:00 PM Read more

Ernst Jørgensen has told us that Sony BMG have the Elvis Duets tapes. Ernst told us today 'George Klein has already approached SONY/BMG on this issue. We have told him that we are not interested in buying his tape, as we already paid for these sessions and have the tapes ourselves. I don't understand why Mr. Klein brings up this issue again. Obviously all rights are with SONY/BMG and the various singers'.
Elvis News March 24, 2008 - 9:47:00 AM Read more

In an Interview with Elvis Australia, George Klein answers the question 'So do you have any other hidden treasures that we don't know about?' with 'I've got a press conference that I recorded myself ... I've got a tape of unsweetened stuff with about ten of the American Sound songs from '69'.
Elvis News March 23, 2008 - 12:13:00 PM Read more

Some never before seen personal items belonging to Elvis Presley are going on display at Graceland this month.
Elvis News March 20, 2008 - 12:55:00 PM Read more

McFarlane Toys will release an Elvis Aloha Figure in August. This figure showcases Elvis Presley in one of his most famous on-stage performances, wearing one of his most renowned jumpsuits - The American Eagle. Celebrating music's greatest icon in a performance that has never been equaled - or forgotten.
Elvis News March 19, 2008 - 7:40:00 AM Read more

A public memorial service honoring the life of valued and long time Graceland employee, Todd Morgan, has been set for April 1, 2008 from 6PM to 7PM CST at The Rose Theater on the campus of The University of Memphis.
Elvis News March 13, 2008 - 2:53:00 PM Read more

Next week, Ronnie McDowell will present his painting 'Reflections of a King' to Elvis Presley Enterprises. The print is of Elvis in Tupelo as a ten year old and will grace the wall of the executive offices, left of Graceland.
Elvis News March 8, 2008 - 5:02:00 PM Read more

Lisa Marie Presley has confirmed that she and husband Michael Lockwood are expecting their first child together this fall. Update : It is being reported that Lisa Marie Presley is not only pregnant, she is expecting twins. Lisa is four-and-a-half months pregnant with her third and fourth kids, her first with fourth husband Michael Lockwood. There is no official conformation from Lisa of twins although she has recently confirmed she is expecting due to media pressure.
Lisa Marie Presley, Elvis News March 8, 2008 - 1:09:00 AM Read more

Todd Morgan, Graceland's longtime media voice, died inside his East Memphis home Saturday night. The 45-year-old spokesman appears to have died of a massive heart attack, according to Kevin Kern, Director of Public Relations for EPE. Updated.
Elvis News March 3, 2008 - 11:09:00 AM Read more

George Klein owns three duets he acquired from Felton Jarvis' widow after Felton Jarvis Died. The duets with Larry Gatlin ('Help Me'), Jerry Reed ('Guitar Man') and Carl Perkins' ('Blue Suede Shoes') were produced after Elvis died as part of Felton Jarvis' 1980 -1981 'overdub' project from which we got the 'Guitar Man' album.
Elvis News March 3, 2008 - 9:19:00 AM Read more

Recently Joe Kent, owner of the Louisiana hayride Archive stated that BMG owned the complete recording of Elvis Hayride show from Saturday, December 15, 1956.
Elvis News March 1, 2008 - 4:37:00 AM Read more

The European Union said Thursday that it would seek to extend copyright protection for singers and musicians to 95 years - rather than the current 50 - a move designed to prevent performers from losing out in later life.
Elvis News February 16, 2008 - 9:39:00 PM Read more

Photos of Graceland - April, 1962 taken by Tony Douglas - Australia.
Elvis News February 14, 2008 - 12:33:00 PM Read more

Freddie Bell whose version of Hound Dog inspired a young Elvis Presley to cover the song, has died. He was 76. Bell was performing at the Sands in 1956 when Elvis played Las Vegas for the first time across the street at the New Frontier.
Elvis News February 12, 2008 - 8:24:00 PM Read more

Graceland was not damaged and none of EPE's employees were injured by the series of tornadoes that tore through the Memphis area late Tuesday afternoon and evening.
Elvis News February 8, 2008 - 12:01:00 AM Read more

In 2008, The Hills Centre for the Performing Arts in Sydney celebrates its 20th birthday. As a special treat for the local community, The Hills Centre is bringing Elvis into the building for one night only on April 17 with The Gospel According to Elvis.
Elvis News February 4, 2008 - 4:31:00 PM Read more

Dwight Hemion, who directed the 1977 CBS Special Elvis in Concert has died aged 81.
Elvis News February 2, 2008 - 1:03:00 AM Read more

Nothing about Republican Presidential candidate, Mitt Romney brings to mind the hip-swiveling Elvis Presley, but at campaign events ... this week, the booming thump of Elvis' 'A Little Less Conversation' was the musical intro ... Romney said in a speech in Boca Raton'. This is a time for action ... It's time for 'A Little Less Conversation'. Hillary Clinton wore an Elvis Presley purse, when visiting the Peabody Hotel.
Elvis News January 31, 2008 - 6:45:00 AM Read more

A huge fire destroyed today more than 150 barraks at Fort Chaffee. Building 803 where Elvis Presley submitted to a buzzcut in 1958 was not affected by the fire.
Elvis News January 30, 2008 - 8:42:00 PM Read more

Earl Brown, who wrote 'If I Can Dream', passed away peacefully in his sleep at his home in Sherman Oaks, California on Thursday, Jan. 10, 2008 after a lengthy illness. Earl had celebrated his 79th birthday on Dec. 25, 2007 with friends.
Elvis News January 19, 2008 - 12:57:00 PM Read more

Priscilla Presley has adopted two horses that will now reside at Graceland. Max and his brother, Merlin, a magnificent chocolate-colored creature, were scheduled to be slaughtered -- along with four other horses in their family in QuŽbec -- last summer until Carol-Terese Naser stepped into action and bought all six horses just days before they were to be taken to the slaughterhouse.
Elvis News January 19, 2008 - 1:12:00 AM Read more

EPE has purchased the Royal Oaks Apartments. The complex has about 80 units and sits on a 5.2-acre lot on the north side of Craft Road west of Elvis Presley Boulevard.
Elvis News January 18, 2008 - 12:44:00 AM Read more

A CD that can be played on a turntable. A vinyl record that can be played by a standard CD player. It seems science fiction, instead it's a true story. Baby Let's Play House remixed by DJ/producer Spankox will be like the old 45 rpm singles with one A side (Vinyl) and one B side (CD). Buy | Preview CDVinyl | View Video.
Elvis News January 16, 2008 - 2:28:00 PM Read more

The Elvis Presley Commemorative Chess Set includes a folding cardboard chessboard and plastic chess men in a decorative storage tin. Elvis is the King, Priscilla is the Queen, an acoustic guitar is the Bishop, a hound dog is the Knight, Graceland is the Rook, and blue suede shoes are Pawns.
Elvis News January 15, 2008 - 5:08:00 AM Read more

With Elvis Presley's 'Hound Dog' reverberating off the cement walls, Lt. Col. Thomas Salo, commander, 102nd Signal Battalion, and Jeurgen Jaeger, 102nd Signal Bn., shut off the main power supply to the KN-4100 telephone switch during a closing ceremony for building 3705 on Ray Barracks.
Elvis News January 13, 2008 - 2:09:00 PM Read more

Bill Belew, who headed the design team for Elvis Presley's stagewear and much of his personal wardrobe from 1969 to 1977, died of cardiac arrest yesterday.
Elvis News January 9, 2008 - 11:57:00 AM Read more

The version of the album that has sold 9,000,000 is the RCA Camden reissue from 1970, also titled Elvis' Christmas Album, which features the eight Christmas-oriented tracks from the original album plus two additional, later recordings. Included in that figure is the Pickwick reissue from 1976, which sold tons in the States in the years following Elvis' death. The original 1957 album LOC-1035, is certified for Triple Platinum (3,000,000 units) by the RIAA. Those sales were achieved between 1957 and 1969.
Elvis News January 2, 2008 - 9:08:00 AM Read more

One of the earliest and most widely seen performance photos of Elvis Presley was taken right here in Tampa, during a 1955 concert appearance at Fort Homer Hesterly Armory. A tightly cropped version of the photo was used on the cover of Presley's first album. But specifics about the photo's origins have been as fuzzy as the green shag carpet in the Jungle Room of Presley's Graceland mansion.
Elvis News January 1, 2008 - 12:01:00 AM Read more